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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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